How many managers visually check and photocopy a driving licence ? This is no longer adequate.

A driver could hold what looks to be a valid licence but could be disqualified.

The only way to be sure is to validate them through the DVLA.
They are the only agency to hold this information. Our direct data link will give you this.

Operating any form of transport requires a professional approach, that ensures all current and future legislation needs are met, and that your organisation continues to operate in a legal and safe way at all times.

The law affecting transport continues to change and in particular recent changes came into force under the 'Corporate Manslaughter Act 2008', and 'Section 87 (2) Road Traffic Act 1988' states, " It is an offence for a person to cause or permit another person to drive on a road, a motor vehicle of any class if that person is not the holder of a licence authorising him/her to drive a motor vehicle or of that class".

In other words, the organisation is liable to ensure that it is taking all reasonable steps to guarantee this. Penalties are severe and in the most serious cases, custodial sentences may be imposed.